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NOVAA is a nonprofit association for volunteer management professionals, founded in 1982.

Volunteer-led, NOVAA offers a variety of programming designed to support the professional development of leaders of volunteers with all levels of expertise. Whether you are just starting out or have been in the field for many years, NOVAA has something to offer everyone become a member today!

We remain committed to providing support and resources for leaders in volunteer management. We strive to offer both in person and virtual professional development opportunities. 

We look forward to seeing you soon! 


Upcoming events

    • May 08, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Isaka Shamsud-Din Community Center 1420 NE Killingsworth St, 97211
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    Let's talk about it! In this workshop, we'll discuss issues Volunteer Engagement Professionals may or may not be ready to address, and the implications for our work, such as:

    • New horizons: Artificial Intelligence, driverless vehicles and associated tech
    • The future of work and the four-day week: opportunities and challenges
    • Inflationary pressures and cost-of-living implications for nonprofits
    • Physical and mental health implications of the pandemic and beyond
    • Informal volunteering, active citizens and the role of Volunteer Involving Organisations
    • Universal Basic Income - a transformation in volunteering?

    This workshop will be held in person at the Isaka Shamsud-Din Apartments in their Community Center on 1420 NE Killingsworth St, 97211.  Parking is free around the residential area and entrance to the space is off Killingsworth.  

    Our presenter, Rob Jackson is Director of Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd, a consultancy and training company that helps engage and inspire people to bring about change. Rob has almost 30 years experience working in the voluntary and community sector, holding a variety of strategic development and senior management roles that have focused on leading and engaging volunteers. Rob has run his company since 2011 working with a wide range of clients in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the USA and Canada. Rob is co-author of The Complete Volunteer Management Handbook (DSC, 2012 and 2019) and From The Top Down - UK Edition (Energize Inc., 2015).


    We look forward to seeing you at this NOVAA event, however, if you need to cancel, please refer to our Cancellation Policy and contact admin@novaa.org with any questions.

    • May 14, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Zoom
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    NOVAA Members can join other NOVAA Members and volunteer management professionals for a virtual networking hour! Let’s come together to share ideas and resources that may help each other, our organizations and the volunteer management profession.

    Topics we've discussed at past meetups have included developing community partnerships, volunteer management software, and volunteer appreciation/ recruitment.

    *Only NOVAA members can register

    Hosted by NOVAA's Membership Committee!


    • June 04, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • The Jordan Room at the McMenamins Kennedy School
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    Join NOVAA for our annual meeting! At this gathering, you will have the chance to network with other volunteer management professionals, say farewell to outgoing board members, and welcome incoming board members. NOVAA members will also approve NOVAA's 2024-2025 budget.

    Appetizers as well as a deli and dessert display will be available. Alcohol can be purchased at any of the Kennedy School bars. 

    Program will begin at 7:00 p.m.



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